Navigation Skills May 25th & 26th $295/pp

We LOVE navigation! 

Learn the most important tool in navigation on this weekend course! 

• Observation
• Maps
• Compass
• Gadgets
• Tech
• & PRACTICE

We are bringing in Sean Prockter from Jasper Hikes and Tours to help us run a full Navigation Course. 

Meet your guides

This course includes use of some of the best navigation apps being used by guides, hands on field work, map and compass skills and practice leading. 

Over two days you will have classroom training and field practice. Take a look at all the information and skills we are packing into a weekend in Grande Cache! 

Day 1: Classroom Day

AM: Trip Planning

• Resources for picking suitable hikes 
• Mapping Apps
• Weather forecasting 
• Map & Compass work

PM: Route Planning

• Creating a route plan
• What to do in whiteout situations
• Pacing speeds based on terrain
• Hazard identification and mitigation 
• Early season avalanche hazards during early seaso
• Estimated time vs Actual time
• Outdoor practice using a compass on a small course 
• GeaR

Day 2: Field Day

Full day hike, incorporating skills discussed in classroom

• Pacing
• Use of hiking poles
• Each student, if interested, will lead a portion of the hike, learning along the way

Gear Needed:

• compass with mirror
  • purchase here from a local GP Store, Trekkers Outdoor: Silva Compass
• Topo map of GC area 14
  • purchase in the webshop at booking
• day hiking equipment
• weather proof shoes
• packed lunch 2 days

Where to Stay in Grande Cache

Grande Cache In and Suites – Ask the Front Desk for the Untamed Tours Navigation Course Discount

780-827-3303

https://www.grandecacheinn.com/

Alpine Inn – Cheap with a great Japanese restaurant attached

780-827-2450

Campground _ Opens May 17th

Campground Website